Advice for kashering this kitchen?

midiskirts

Thu, May 13 2021, 10:37 am

We just purchased this cottage with dh's brother, and I'm at a loss:

https://photos.zolo.ca/389-lim.....%3A40

* COUNTERS: pretty sure these are laminate. They definitely aren't any kind of granite/stone/corian/etc.

* SINK: the inspector told my dh something about it being either a melamine or acrylic, Vienna model sink. The only crevices are where the sink bottom meets the drain and the rim meets the faucet. The faucet has a spigot and a sprayer. I didn't think it was possible to kasher plastic, but now I'm hearing otherwise? Does melamine count?

* OVEN: I think it's this model: https://www.geappliances.ca/ra.....dkww. I assume I'd just scrub this out and run it at its hottest temperature for 1.5 hours?

* STOVETOP: Link posted above, by the oven. Not sure if it's possible to kasher this without breaking the top?

* MICROWAVE: I've never tried to kasher one before, I assumed you can't and it's easier to replace?

* DISHWASHER: I think this one's a lost cause - plastic interior.

I've never kashered an older kitchen before. I've been looking through the CRC website for guidance, but I would really, really appreciate input!

Rubber Ducky

Thu, May 13 2021, 10:57 am

We just purchased this cottage with dh's brother, and I'm at a loss:

https://photos.zolo.ca/389-lim.....%3A40

* COUNTERS: pretty sure these are laminate. They definitely aren't any kind of granite/stone/corian/etc.
Assuming your LOR says laminate is not kasherable, that's just post-form laminate and you can replace it cheaply with the same. It's available with a left or right miter (the inside corner) and you can also buy end caps for it.

* SINK: the inspector told my dh something about it being either a melamine or acrylic, Vienna model sink. The only crevices are where the sink bottom meets the drain and the rim meets the faucet. The faucet has a spigot and a sprayer. I didn't think it was possible to kasher plastic, but now I'm hearing otherwise? Does melamine count?
You cannot kasher that sink but you replace it cheaply with a drop-in stainless sink.

* OVEN: I think it's this model: https://www.geappliances.ca/ra.....dkww. I assume I'd just scrub this out and run it at its hottest temperature for 1.5 hours?
That will work.

[* STOVETOP: Link posted above, by the oven. Not sure if it's possible to kasher this without breaking the top?
Link didn't work for me but it's a smooth-top. Ask your LOR, opinions vary.

* MICROWAVE: I've never tried to kasher one before, I assumed you can't and it's easier to replace?
Depend how hot the microwave gets. Ask. You can replace it for about $250.

* DISHWASHER: I think this one's a lost cause - plastic interior.
Makes a good dishrack Smile

Probably cannot kasher.

Also, if you're willing to give up the cabinet space, are willing to pay for some more plumbing, and want to have 2 sinks, you could put a sink in the cabinet left of the corner.

amother

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Thu, May 13 2021, 11:33 am

midiskirts wrote:

You must ask. Different Rabbis hold very differently.

According to what I know afa kashering-

Formica counters- yes, can
Sink- cannot
Oven- like you said
Stove top, put all oven safe peices into the self clean, take apart the top and scrub, also the range hood vent
Dishwasher- yes you can kasher plastic tub. but replace all racks.
Microwave- idk